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CuriositiesAirplanes and ventures: boarding in wingsuit remembering De Gayardon -VIDEO
Berne, Switzerland - Launched themselves from Jungfrau, two flier athletes have intercepted and approached an aircraft in flight
Vince Vesset and Fred Fugen, two flying sportsmen of the Soul Flyers team of Base Jumping, in the context of the "Door in the sky" project have performed a spectacular challenge whose images are around... more
AirportsTraffic report October 2017: passenger numbers at Berlin-Tegel fall significantly
Berlin, Germany - airberlin insolvency becomes apparent
With a decrease of 11.9% compared to October 2016, passenger numbers at Berlin-Tegel have fallen significantly. Despite slight growth at Schönefeld (+3.3%), the total number of passengers at both Berlin... more
IndustryMalaysia Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - First A-350/900 in Air Lease Corporation’s fleet
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane, leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC), becoming the 17th airline to operate the world’s newest, modern and twin engine w... more
AerospaceSpace Rider (2). Avio: contracts signed with ESA to develop Vega E
Rome, Italy - The new launcher has a liquid oxygen/methane engine with a low impact on the environment. The Space Rider can return to Earth at the end of its mission and be reused
Avio signed today two contracts with ESA, the European Space Agency, in Paris to develop the Vega E launcher and the Space Rider re-entry vehicle. The contracts are worth a total of €89.7 million. The f... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs with ESA the Space Rider preliminary development contract
Rome, Italy - It is Europe’s next-generation reusable transportation system for low Earth orbit
Thales Alenia Space (Thales 67%, Leonardo 33%), with ELV (European Launch Vehicle -70% Avio SpA, 30% ASI) as co-contractor, has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the engineering... more
ConferencesICAO NGAP addresses pressing shortages of skilled professionals for future air transport network
Montréal, Canada - It completed its inaugural Global Summit in Montréal this week, with over 500 leaders
ICAO completed its inaugural Next General of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit in Montréal this week, with over 500 education and air transport leaders working together to develop strategies... more
IndustryNew A-330/800 aircraft starts final assembly
Toulouse, France - Development of latest member of A-330neo Family progressing well
Final assembly of the newest member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800 aircraft, has started and is on track for the first flight planned in mid-2018. The A-330/800 complements the /900, the largest... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Licence suspended to Darwin (Adria Airways Switzerland)
Berne, Switzerland - The measure taken yesterday by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation
Following we publish the note issued last Tuesday by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA): "From this moment on, the regional airline of Ticino Darwin, currently operating under the brand... more
IndustryPhilippine Air Force selects the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
São Paulo, Brazil - The airplanes will be deployed for close air support
Embraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by... more
DiscussionsDarwin Airline: airplanes grounded, jobs at risk
Lugano, Switzerland - The links from Lugano-Agno to Geneva cancelled; 200 employees at stake
Darwin Airline's new crisis is still on economic matter. And the measure, taken last Tuesday by FOCA (Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation), to suspend the licence to carrier based in Geneva and in Lugano... more
Press releaseNew Alitalia uniform: look and greater comfort for flight and ground staff
Rome, Italy - They will be designed by Alberta Ferretti
"The new Alitalia uniform will be designed by Alberta Ferretti. The Italian designer has welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with carrier to renew the look of the Italian airline with a special collection... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its industrial footprint in Spain
Albacete, Spain - And it celebrates 10 year presence in Albacete; this city to produce rear fuselage for the entire range of aircraft
Airbus Helicopters celebrated the tenth anniversary of its Albacete factory, underlining the essential role that the Spanish plant will play as part of the company’s new industrial strategy. The same d... more
AirportsPolish Government's effort formalized for the CPK central airport construction
Warsaw, Poland - After the resolution of the council of ministers
Mikołaj Wild, Government's delegate for the construction of the "Solidarność" central airport (CPK), confirmed that with the opening of the new airport, planned for 2027, the passengers' passage will be... more
DefenseItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry on missile launch by North Korea; UN will discuss the latest developments
Rome, Italy - Angelino Alfano firmly condemns it
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, firmly condemns the launch of a ballistic missile –performed last night by the Democratic People’s Republic of Kor... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways marked start of GP with A-380 airplane fly-past -VIDEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The aircraft was accompanied by the MB-339NAT jets of the UAE’s air display team, "Al Fursan"
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, once again marked the start of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a low-level fly-past over Yas Marina Circuit. The fly-past has become... more
HelicoptersSecond NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter prototype completes maiden flight
Donauwörth, Germany - Airbus Helicopters is now entering a development testing phase of several months
The second prototype of the NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik u... more
PeopleAirplanes and people. Airbus appoints Eric Schulz successor to John Leahy
Amsterdam, Holland - He joins the company at the end of January 2018 from Rolls-Royce
Airbus has appointed Eric Schulz, 54, EVP, Chief of Sales, Marketing & Contracts for the company’s Commercial Aircraft business. In this function, he will join the company at the end of January 2018 a... more
AirlinesLufthansa: its new Business Class available for the first time in the B-777/9 airplane
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline unveiled the concept
Lufthansa has unveiled the concept for its brand-new Business Class. It will be available on regular routes for the first time in 2020, with the roll-out of the B-777/9 airplane. The brand-new Business... more
IndustryATR-72/500 aircraft gets certification to operate in Canada
Toulouse, France - This will enable local airlines to operate the airplanes either in passenger or cargo configuration
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, announces that its -72/500 aircraft has just received its certification from Transport Canada, the Canadian airworthiness authority. This will enable Canadian a... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid demonstrator
London, UK - Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial... more
AerospaceMeeting among 350 aerospace companies; event in Turin (Italy) on Wednesday and Thursday
Turin, Italy - The opening ceremony tomorrow morning in front of Chiamparino (Region), Battiston (ASI) and Profumo (Leonardo)
The Piedmont Region website published yesterday that: "Aerospace and Defense Meetings" will take place on November 29 and 30 at the Oval Lingotto in Turin. It is the sixth edition of the international... more
CuriositiesBudapest Airport’s valued donation
Budapest, Hungary - Its equals to EUR 19,766
Raising a record €39,500 this year, the fifth Budapest Airport Runway Run was held again in aid of the airport’s chosen charity, Hungary’s Suhanj Foundation. Equally sharing all profits from the annua... more
AirlinesDirect flights from Bologna (Italy) towards five Chinese cities
Bologna, Italy - They will be served by Blue Panorama Airlines from June 2018
Hangzhou, Nanchang, Shenyang, Taiyuan and Xi’an: these are the five Chinese cities that will be connected to Bologna with direct flights from June of next year, for a total of 60 arriving links and just a... more
Civil aviationBali: Augung volcano stops air transport in the region
Denpasar, Indonesia - The international airport was closed, passengers are transferred by ferries to Java
After the many cancellations of these hours by main air carriers the closure of the Denpasar "Ngurah Rai" International Airport in the island of Bali (Indonesia) was decided today by local authorities... more
PeoplePope Francis arrived in Myanmar by A-330 airplane
Rome, Italy - The "Giotto" aircraft departed yesterday evening from Rome-Fiumicino
Pope Francis landed at Yangon airport at 1:30pm of November 27 (this morning in Italy). The pontiff departed yesterday evening at 9:40pm for his apostolic journey in Myanmar (Alitalia AZ4000 flight).... more
CargoAircraft. IATA DGR for Electronic Flight Bags takes off
Geneva, Switzerland - Emirates Airline signs multi-year subscription
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates Airline is the launch customer for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Electronic Flight Bags (eFB). This important... more
IndustryMandarin Airlines receives its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - China Airlines subsidiary will introduce this turboprop for domestic operations
ATR today delivered the first of the nine ATR-72/600 airplanes to Mandarin Airlines. The ATR -600 series is a proven route opener, creating on average 100 new routes every year worldwide, and the aircraft... more
Science and technologyFirst electric aircraft ordered by Norway; delivery in 2018 and used for demonstration purposes
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Air Sports Federation and Avinor band together to buy it
Electric aircraft represent completely new opportunities for air travel and several international manufacturers are currently working hard on developing their offering in this field. The first commercial... more
AirportsStar Alliance and Heathrow: enhanced customer experience at T2
London, UK - More than a decade ago SA began negotiations with the airport on obtaining the necessary infrastructure
Passengers connecting through Heathrow T2 "The Queen’s Terminal", will now benefit from a faster transfer experience, thanks to an improved journey through Terminal 2B (T2B). More than a decade ago S... more
Press releaseBerlin-Brandenburg Airport: a statement issued to specify about new construction defects at BER
Berlin, Germany - According to which previously reportedly unknown TUV Reports
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport issues a statement on media reports, according to which previously reportedly unknown TÜV (Technische Überwachungs-Verein) reports reveal new construction defects at BER.... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. ICAO’s "IWAF/3" highlights global scope of aviation infrastructure challenges
Montreal, Canada - The forum concluded with more than 500 participants in Abuja (Nigeria)
The third annual ICAO World Aviation Forum (IWAF/3) concluded in Abuja, Nigeria last Wednesday, with more than 500 high-level participants from governments, development banks and international organizations... more
Sport aviationTeam USA wins gold in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for aerobatic aircraft
Losanne, Switzerland - Japan silver medal position and France third place
Reigning F3A World Champion Team USA triumphed once again in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, claiming the gold medal and hanging on to the “MAP Trophy” for another two... more
Civil aviation4DTM project: single view of air traffic routes in Europe for punctual flights
Madrid, Spain - 28 companies and bodies led by Indra are developing the solution
An European project is developing solutions and procedures to provide precise view of air traffic movements across the continent. The Four Dimensions Trajectory Management (4DTM) plan is addressing one... more
Civil aviationAIRE announced Rafal Milczarski as new President
Brussels, Belgium - Its member airlines call for urgent improvements in EU Air Transport Policy
At AIRE’s AGM yesterday morning in Brussels, Rafal Milczarski, CEO of Lot Polish Airlines, was appointed President of AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe). Michael Harrington, Managing D... more
IndustrySaab receives follow-on order for Sea Giraffe AMB in support of the US Navy’s LCS program
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has also received an additional contract with options for delivery of another 11 systems in the program through 2024
Defense and security company Saab has received an additional order from General Dynamics for delivery of its Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar for the United States (US) Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships LCS 28 a... more
CuriositiesFrankfurt Airport introduces reusable bamboo cups for coffee to go
Frankfurt, Germany - About 25,000 hot beverages are passed across the counters of FRA Airport’s restaurants and cafés every day
“A cup or a pot?” For decades this was the main query when it came to enjoying coffee in a German restaurant or café. Today the question is: “disposable or bamboo?” An increasing number of coffee drinkers... more
DefenseBrahMos missile has been launched for the first time from a Su-30MKI airplane
New Delhi, India - The announcement of the test that was conducted yesterday was given by the Indian Ministry of Defence
The launching of a BrahMos cruise missile from a Su-30MKI fighter airplane was tested for the first time yesterday morning in India: the news of the announcement by the Indian Ministry of Defence was reported... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes. Investment firm Cerberus seeking alliance with easyJet?
Rome, Italy - It would be aimed to get to the acquisition of the Italian airline; meanwhile also for Calenda the offer from Lufthansa "must be improved"
If in the hearing with the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour that took place yesterday in Rome the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi and Stefano Paleari... more
IndustrySaab to expand remote tower services on the Swedish market
Linkoping, Sweden - To provide air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna
Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected by the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, LFV to provide remote digital air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna. The co... more
Sport aviationSwiss Dario Neuenschwander wins the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup" title 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - It attracts more than 430 different pilots from 37 countries
Switzerland’s Dario Neuenschwander hurtled his way to the front of the field in the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2017", fighting off competition from 433 drone pilots from 37 countries. His overall score o... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS approved by PAConf will modernize, transform agent-airline settlements
Geneva, Switzerland - Last year, it approved the development and introduction of three pillars; a fourth one is now added
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf), composed of IATA’s member airlines, adopted Resolutions for the full implementation of the N... more
HelicoptersElitaliana's helicopters fly towards Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia - Commander Giulivi met the Minister of Transport of the Asian Country with the aim to start a cooperation
Elitaliana aims to bring Italian excellence in Armenia: led by its CEO Alessandro Giulivi a delegation from the oldest Italian helicopter company met Vahan Martirosyan -Minister of Transport, Communication... more
CuriositiesMiami tops list of 10 best US airports for traveling with kids
Miami, Usa - In the top ten there are also Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, O'Hare, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Dallas and Atlanta
These are 10 US hubs for travelling with kids, according to a list published on mommypoppins.com. 1 Miami International Airport 2 Pittsburgh International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. Gubitosi and Paleari: placing Alitalia and bringing inside what was outsourced, in particular maintenance activities
Rome, Italy - They said in the audition with the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour
Increasing productivity, rationalization and a cange in the corporate culture are some of the many aspects on which the management of the three extraordinary commissioners -Luigi Gubitosi, Stefano Paleari... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Alitalia (4) recorded June-October 2017: + € 73.9m EBITDA; - € 20.9m net result
Rome, Italy - The results explained by the commissioners during their hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
Alitalia’s Special Commissioners during the today’s hearing at the Chamber of Deputies have presented the performance of the administrative management in the period between 1 June and 31 October 2017. Total rev... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes (3). Gubitosi: revenues at +1% in 2017 and a 9% increase in productivity in terms of flight hours in 2018
Rome, Italy - The manager confirmed to the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour the data that were anticipated in these days
Alitalia will close 2017 with a revenues growth of about 1%: the extraordinary commissioner of the airline Luigi Gubitosi said to the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia (2). Gubitosi: handling is one of the best areas of the company
Rome, Italia - It was underlined by the commissioner who was speaking at the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour
"Handling is a very important area and I must say in which Alitalia is very efficient" Luigi Gubitosi said during the informal audition today with the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities... more
Press releaseCiset about events of these last days on Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - The company intends to specify some points
We receive by Ciset and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: "Following to the recent news diffused on the Italian press regarding a supposed transfer operation, in favor of... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Business destinations by the Italians: France and Germany confirmed leadership
Milan, Italy - UK at the third place; NY main hub at intercontinental level
France and Germany have confirmed their "leadership" also in the first nine months of 2017, from an economical point of view for Italy: the first increases of 0.9%, according to an analysis of the expenses... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. IATA: African Development Bank sign MoU to advance Africa’s aviation
Abuja, Nigeria - Between Alexandre de Juniac and Akinwumi Adesina
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation... more